Science & Tech
What the (rather brief) history of hantavirus reveals about its spread
Scientists think the hantavirus, the deadly pathogen that has infected 11 passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, could be as old as humans.
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World
ICE puts new restrictions on members of Congress inspecting detention centers
A new ICE policy requires members of Congress to seek advanced approval in order to speak with detainees during oversight inspections at detention facilities.
Economy
EBay rejects GameStop’s $56-billion takeover offer
EBay called GameStop's takeover bid 'neither credible nor attractive.'
Culture (Arts)
In Cleveland, Smokers Are Helping to Keep the Arts Alive
A novel cigarette tax has generated $270 million for cultural organizations in the Cleveland area, which makes declining smoking rates “a double-edged sword.”
Wildfires
Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.
News
Rare hantavirus strain raises concern after cruise ship cases linked to Patagonia travel
Buenos Aires, Argentina – Health authorities across the globe are monitoring passengers repatriated from the cruise ship that left the port of Ushuaia, Argentina, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak drew attention…
Economy
Index rebalancing is now the biggest event in markets
But profiting from it is another matter
Men and Boys
What to Know About the New Obsession With Testosterone
From politics to influencers and beyond, the hormone is being used not just for medical reasons but in pursuit of a new masculine ideal.
Economy
Five Guys to close two L.A.-area locations
The burger chain will close four locations in California, including two in the Los Angeles area, in the coming months. The closures will affect 55 employees.
Argentina
Ushuaia tries to shrug off hantavirus suspicions
Ushuaia, Argentina's city "at the end of the world," is labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hantavirus outbreak Leer más
Type-ti
IEEE Program Aims to Connect the Billions Who Are Still Offline
Given how integral the Internet has become to everyday tasks such as shopping, paying bills, and holding virtual meetings, it’s interesting that nearly 30 percent of the global population still…